Metro Vancouver is urging consumers to consider celebrating the holidays with gifts that don't end up in the trash.
Malcolm Brodie, chairman of Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Committee noted in a recent press release that consumers buy a lot of things during the gift-giving season but it's the memories of times and experiences shared with loved ones that are most remembered.
Many people celebrate Christmas and other holidays and events by choosing
gifts that do not get buried in a landfill after a few months, he added.
Brodie suggests some people may want to give gifts of time or experiences, like a ticket to a concert, lessons at a community centre, or a day on snowshoes with the family. People can also choose to give fewer, higher-quality gifts that will last for years.
This is the sixth year that Metro Vancouver has carried out a waste reduction campaign during December.
Visit the website at metrovancouver.org on the Create Memories, Not Garbage pages for suggestions of green gifts.
